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Apple iPhone 5

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display4.0 inches

ChipsetApple A6 (32 nm)

FCC IDBCG-E2599A

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FCC ID BCG-E2599A · released 2012-09-23.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.06 W/kg66% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only1.18 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.98 W/kg61% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.53 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.13 W/kg71% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)	n/a
FCC ID	BCG-E2599A
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone 5 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Apple iPhone 5 head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Apple iPhone 5 body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Apple iPhone 5
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced	January 1, 1970
Status	Discontinued
Model Names	A1428, A1429, A1442, iPhone5,1, iPhone5,2

Display

Type	IPS LCD
Size	4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Features	Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Display Test	Contrast ratio: 1320:1 (nominal) / 3.997:1 (sunlight)

Camera

Main Camera	Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4m, AF
Main Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
Selfie Camera Features	face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Selfie Camera Video	720p@30fps

Battery

Type	Li-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable (5.45 Wh)
Battery Test	Endurance rating 51h

Hardware

Operating System	iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
Chipset	Apple A6 (32 nm)
CPU	Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPU	PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Performance	Basemark X: 2229
Internal Storage	16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
GPS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
Loudspeaker Test	Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight	112 g (3.95 oz)
Colors	Black/Slate, White/Silver
Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Nano-SIM
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - GSM A1428 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - GSM A1428 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - CDMA A1429
4G Network	4, 17 - GSM A1428 LTE 700 / 850 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429 LTE 850 / 1800 / 2100 - GSM A1429